Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 | Hi Oscar,
I can feel your stress and fear through your post. Many Doctors have missed DX oral cancer more than once. I would get a referral to a ENT and demand a biospy of the lump. You have to be your own advocate as it is your life they are dealing with. For piece of mind I would demand a biospy. Better to error on the safe side than rely on his judgement. I went to my primary care physican three times for a sore throat and the first two times she blew it off as nothing. I only wish I knew then what I know now. Anything that doesn't heal in two weeks has to be checked further.
A second opinion is warrented here!!!
Dan
Daniel Bogan DX 7/16/03 Right tonsil,SCC T4NOMO. right side neck disection, IMRT Radiation x 33.
Recurrance in June 05 in right tonsil area. Now receiving palliative chemo (Erbitux) starting 3/9/06
Our good friend and loved member of the forum has passed away RIP Dannyboy 7-16-2006
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